CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER

Avivo is passionate about supporting people to live as valued citizens. We work in partnership with people to develop innovative and flexible supports that assist them to lead their lives as they choose.

Our customer is looking for a female Support Worker with experience in Aged Care and high care support to provide quality support to her in her Embleton home. The ideal candidate will be able to provide high care support including peg feeding and hoisting for short shifts on week days and one day on the weekend.

Duties include:

Providing high level personal care and manual tasks (eg Hoisting)

Providing reliable and flexible support that best meet the customer’s needs

Problem solving any issues that may arise

Working collaboratively with the customer, their family and the team

Selection criteria:

Previous Support Work experience in Aged Care is essential

Previous experience in providing complex personal care support

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Resilient with the ability to find creative and practical solutions

Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are essential

Ability to work short, varying shifts with the view to build up hours over time

Must be currently living in Embleton or a nearby suburb

The successful applicant will receive an hourly rate of $30.20! Pay for kilometres is also offered as well as comprehensive training opportunities.

We value a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Appointments to this position will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.